SP veterans: cutting stuff
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Hey guys, has anyone had a go at 'cutting' something in SP. For example; I'm wanting to show a log being cut, do I need to create two groups and tie them together until the saw hits or something like that? Any ideas are much appreciated.
Also, when I am posting my potentially amateur questions on here, should I put them under a new topic each time or have one topic for many questions?
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Cutting? just intersect, make separate groups, use a fixed joint with a breaking force,and hide the lines in the log so you cant see any seams.
You don't have to place everything in one topic. You can also ask here:http://sketchyphysicscommunity.webs.com/ -
hmmm, it works but is difficult to stop the resulting pieces from flying all over the show. I cant think of a better way so perhaps I will just add some hidden geometry to brace both 'cut' pieces of 'wood'. Thanks for the reply Physicsguy.
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Fixed joints have a breakingForce setting. Connect the two objects with a fixed joint, and change the setting until you have the desired result!
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Or you could just freeze the two pieces without any joints, and then the saw will just push them apart.
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The trouble with freezing them is that they are on a moving conveyor when they get cut (not an ideal situation i know), the hidden geometry will help however.
I'm creating a model of a sawmill and its quite a challenge, good fun though.
Thanks for the help guys
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